Having grown up in the restaurant business in Ventura, CA. Judy Gilliard pursued her love of the hospitality business and obtained a degree in Hotel Restaurant Management and received her teaching credentials in food and food technology. Judy has authored ten cookbooks, including: Fast and Fabulous, Today's Gourmet; Fast and Fabulous, Flavor Secrets; and Fast and Fabulous, Quick Cuisine. 

Judy found it an honor to write a monthly feature on entertaining for Emeril Lagasse on emerils.com, for three years. She is a member of the International Association of Culinary Professionals, International Food Wine Travel Writers Association, American Women in Radio and Television, and The American Institute of Wine and Food -- which keeps her in tune with the latest happenings in the food world.

Judy finds delights in the simple pleasures of the table. Above all, she enjoys entertaining at home and dining out with friends.

She moved to Omaha, NE, from New York City to join NewsRadio 1110 KFAB as the station's food expert. Since arriving in Omaha, Judy has become actively involved in Omaha's emerging food culture. She teaches regular cooking classes for the home chef, as well as teaching classes at The Institute of Culinary Arts at Metro Community College to creative and talented new chefs receiving their Culinary Degrees.